Seahawks Super Bowl parade: What you need to know if you're going to Seattle (updated)

Juanita Ng, Vancouver Sun02.05.2014

Left to right: Singer Jay Z, his wife singer Beyonce and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson watch an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in New York on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.EMMANUEL DUNAND
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Fans start a cheer as they wait to greet Seattle Seahawks players and coaches on the team’s arrival on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Singer Jay Z, his wife singer Beyonce and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (left to right) watch an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in New York on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.EMMANUEL DUNAND
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll leads players and coaches off the plane upon the team’s arrival on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider waves a ‘12th Man’ flag out of the cockpit as the team arrives on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider gives a thumbs-up to fans on the team’s arrival on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll arrives with his wife, Glena, and the team on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Singer Jay Z, his wife singer Beyonce and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (left to rigth) watch an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in New York on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.EMMANUEL DUNAND
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Seattle Seahawks players walk down stairs off the plane on the team’s arrival on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (left) signs autographs for fans during an NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in New York on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Kathy Willens
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll (in front) is followed by general manager John Schneider as he leads players and coaches off the plane upon the team’s arrival on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Elaine Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (left) talks with host David Letterman on the set of the Late Show with David Letterman in New York on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.John Paul Filo
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (right) shares a laugh with rapper Jay Z (left) and singer Beyonce during the Brooklyn Nets’ NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Barclays Center on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 in New York. Wilson led his Seahawks to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.J.Kathy Willens
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Seattle fans are shown prior to start of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J.Jamie Squire
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Costumed football fans are shown prior to start of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J.Jamie Squire
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Costumed football fans are shown prior to start of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, N.J.Jamie Squire
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Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate in the middle of 1st Avenue in Seattle, Wash. Hundreds of people flooded the streets of downtown Seattle after the Seahawks’ 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.David Ryder
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Seattle Seahawks fans jump out of their car and dance in the middle of the street after the Seattle Seahawks’ 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.David Ryder
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Seattle Seahawks linebacker and Super Bowl XLVIII MVP Malcolm Smith answers questions from the media during a news conference as the Vince Lombardi and MVP trophies rest on a table nearby at the Super Bowl Media Center at the Sheraton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, in New York. The Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Sunday’s NFL championship game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.John Minchillo
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Are you planning to hit the Super Bowl Victory Celebration Parade Wednesday in Seattle? Here's what you need to know.

Wednesday, Feb. 5: Victory Celebration Parade* Time - 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.* Route - The Victory Celebration Parade will begin just south of Seattle Center at Denny Way and travel south down 4th Avenue past Westlake Park and finish at the north entrance of CenturyLink Field.* Parade participants - Seahawks players, head coach Pete Carroll, coaching staff, Sea Gals, Blitz and the Blue Thunder drumline among others. In addition, Gov. Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will join the parade.* Traffic - The City of Seattle expects some 500,000 spectators to attend the parade so traffic patterns will be significantly impacted. Drive times could double; plan ahead. Mercer Street and Edgar Martinez Drive are suggested best routes for I-5 waterfront access. 4th Avenue will be closed at 10:30 a.m. and will reopen as soon as possible.* Parking - Residents are encouraged to carpool or take transit to the victory parade. Parking will be limited.* Taking the bus? Expect delays and reroutes to accommodate the parade. See the King County website for updates. * Temperature - Mainly sunny. Cold. High 33 F (0.5 C). Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16 kmh). Officials are urging spectators to dress warmly.* Updates - Information about the events on Wednesday are being updated on Seahawks.com.

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory presentation event, 1 p.m.* CenturyLink Field live stream of parade, plus presentation event: Open to Seahawks season ticket holders, now at capacity.* Adjacent Safeco Field viewing party: Free with registration, but now also at capacity.* Live stream of parade and presentation for all fans on Seahawks.com

How to get to Seattle* Vehicle: Driving to Seattle is your cheapest option. The trip will take about three hours down the I-5. Check travel alerts, border waits and construction delays at the Washington State Department of Transportation site.* Train: Amtrak has trains leaving twice daily to Seattle. A reserved coach seat will cost about $40 each way, and the trip will take about four hours. Details at Amtrak.* Shuttle: Services such as Quick Shuttle offer transportation from various points in Vancouver to Seattle. Cost: About $25 each way.* Air: Pressed for time? Air Canada has Vancouver-Seattle flights, but it'll cost you big-time - around $665 return.

Where to stay* Travel website expedia.ca is showing three-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn in downtown Seattle available for about $130/night. A 3 1/2-star hotel farther out, such as the Hotel Deca in the university area, will run you about $110/night.* Check groupon.com for some great deals. SpringHill Suites in Bothell has rooms advertised for $79/night.

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